by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical sciences at FAU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #428 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 428 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Florida | 8 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 60 of 307 |
Here is each degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 402 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 61 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 477 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 61 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at FAU are White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 6 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
FAU has not been ranked for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at FAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 402 |
| Certificate Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 2 |